Handmade Blog

Looking Back at the First Half of 2025: A Letter from Handmade Palestine
Updates on Our Work in Palestine Mid-2025: The first half of 2025 has been tough—sales are down 44% and site visits by 60%. Under Israeli occupation, our artisans face closures, rising costs, and l...
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The Thob: A Living Thread of Palestinian History
More than a dress, the Palestinian thob tells stories — of region, identity, resistance, and love. Hand-embroidered using the traditional art of tatreez, each thob carries symbols passed down throu...
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Nablus Olive Oil Soap: Centuries of Palestinian Craftsmanship in Every Bar
Nabulsi soap is a traditional Palestinian olive oil soap made in the ancient city of Nablus. For centuries, this soap has been handcrafted by skilled artisans using three simple ingredients: Palest...
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Molokhiya Recipe: A Taste of Palestine’s Summer Tradition
Molokhia is a beloved summer dish in Occupied Palestine—earthy, garlicky, and full of tradition. Even if you can't find it fresh, frozen works just as well. This simple recipe brings together shred...
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New Crafts, Restocks & Resilience
Despite extreme closures across Occupied Palestine, we’ve managed to add beautiful new crafts to our collection—including brass earrings, tatreez totes, and micro mosaic jewelry. Movement is severe...
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From Tree to Table: Our Olive Oil Is Back! 🍈
We’re thrilled to share that our cold-pressed, all-natural extra virgin olive oil from Jenin is finally back in stock! Hand-harvested and pressed by small-scale farmers, this liquid gold is a true ...
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Baby Keepsakes: Thoughtful Gifts That Last a Lifetime
Our Baby Gift Bundles are restocked—with fresh colors and timeless keepsakes like hand-felted wool booties made in Bethlehem and naturally antibacterial olive wood teething rings from our Little Ol...
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Notes from Palestine: closures and the denial of Palestinian rights
Yesterday we started to see folks posting on social media about a military siege of the West Bank. For years, the Israeli military has been installing heavy duty metal gates at the entrances to vil...
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On Being Ethical Consumers: Uline and Beyond
We love when you ask, “Who made this?” or “Where does my money go?”—because it shows you care. You're not just shoppers; you're ethical consumers. Recently, a customer let us know our shipping boxe...
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Zeit Gift Boxes and Our Favorite Ways to Use Sumac
Looking for a way to bring bold Palestinian flavors into your kitchen? Our Zeit Gift Box is packed with pantry essentials—like our beloved sumac, a tangy, ruby-red spice we reach for daily. From fa...
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